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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 872.82 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 872.82 and 338.58 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 872.82 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/872.82 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 872.82 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 295,519.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,519.40/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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